Plant

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Here is an exciting and informative look at the fascinating natural world of plants. Stunning real-life photographs of flowers, fruits, seeds, and leaves offer a unique 'eyewitness' view of the natural history of plant anatomy and growth.

See the biggest flower in the world, where a seed develops, what the inside of a plant stem looks like, how a flower attracts insects, what a plant's reproductive organs look like, and how a dandelion spreads its seeds. Learn how plants defend themselves, why flowers are brightly coloured, how a plant can climb, why some plants feed on insects, and why some plants have no seeds. Discover why some plants have spines and stingers, what plants looked like millions of years ago, how plants survive in the desert, how plants turn sunlight into energy, and much, much more.

Explore the captivating world of plants - from flowers and fruit to plants that sting and even eat creatures!

This revised and updated interactive edition features a reference section and a giant wallchart to put up and display.

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School Library Journal Review

Gr all levels-A visual feast appropriate for children of all ages, these 12 videos new videos in the series mix the usual DK quality with delightful music and little-known facts. They grab viewers from the beginning with slick and appealing introductory graphics and then plunge right into the meat of the subject. The narrator's voice is subtly captivating and never boring. The tendency to explain things from different historical perspectives is very appealing. In Planets, ancient myths and odd notions complement the more well-known facts. Perfect for rounding out a specific subject study or just for enjoyment, these excellent videos should find a place in all school and public libraries and will be useful for most grade levels.-Teresa Blankenbeker O'Donnell, Chattahoochee Valley Regional Library System, Columbus, GA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.